The 2026 edition will continue to feature the Joëlette category, the Transvulcania Kids Inclusiva, the Transvulcania Challenge, and the Flag Parade. It will also include a new Accessible TRV Point at the finish line in Los Llanos de Aridane, as well as improvements to the Runner’s Fair and the awards ceremony.
Transvulcania adidas, organized by SODEPAL—a public company of the La Palma Island Council—is taking another step forward in its Inclusion Plan for the 2026 edition under the banner “Transvulcania Accessible 2026.”
The plan reinforces the event’s commitment to universal accessibility and the participation of people with disabilities or special functional needs. It also builds on the progress made in 2025 and incorporates new initiatives that expand the event’s social impact.
“Transvulcania is much more than just a race: it is one of La Palma’s major showcases to the world, and for that very reason, it must be a showcase in which everyone is represented. With this Inclusion Plan, we are taking another step in the direction set by the Island Council, placing accessibility and equal opportunity at the heart of the organization. We want every resident of La Palma and every visitor who comes to the event—whether as a participant, companion, or spectator—to feel fully part of it,” emphasizes Sergio Rodríguez, president of the Cabildo of La Palma.
Background: The 2025 Inclusion Initiatives
The 2025 edition marked a milestone in Transvulcania’s commitment to inclusivity with the launch of the Joëlette category, which made the mountains accessible to people with limited mobility—accompanied by specialized teams—as they shared the course with participants in other categories.
The Transvulcania Kids Inclusiva event was also held, in which children with disabilities participated in the regular races thanks to various support measures: the Accessible TRV Point, designated areas for children with special needs, adapted equipment, and pacers, among other resources.
These initiatives were complemented by the Transvulcania Challenge—which included a guide dog challenge—and participation in the Flag Parade at the finish line in Los Llanos, an event that has become a well-established part of the race’s inclusive spirit.
“The true value of Transvulcania Accesible 2026 lies in the details: the TRV Accesible Point, the control zones, the support pacers, the sign language interpretation, and the Flag Parade. These are concrete measures, developed in close collaboration with the communities, that transform a major sporting event into an experience shared by people with disabilities and their families,” said Ángeles Fernández, the Regional Minister of Social Action.
What’s New in 2026
“At SODEPAL, we’ve been working to ensure that the 2026 Inclusion Plan takes a significant step forward. We’re keeping everything that worked last year—Joëlette, Inclusive Kids-Junior, Transvulcania Challenge, and the Flag Parade—and adding five new features: a new Accessible TRV Point at the finish line in Los Llanos de Aridane, improvements to accessibility at the Runner’s Fair and the awards ceremony, the adaptation of the volunteer registration process, and, for the first time, cash prizes for the Joëlette category, bringing its recognition on par with that of the other categories,” explained Miriam Perestelo, Regional Minister for Economic Promotion and CEO of SODEPAL.
The goal is for Transvulcania adidas to remain a leading event among the world’s major mountain races, but also to continue organizing sporting events that are open to everyone.
By 2026, the organization will continue to offer all the inclusive initiatives introduced the previous year: the Joëlette category, the Inclusive Kids-Junior category, the Transvulcania Challenge, and the Flag Parade, thereby ensuring that inclusion is integrated across all areas and categories.
The success of the 2025 event has led to a significant increase in participation: the Joëlette category has grown from 3 to 7 teams, while the Transvulcania Challenge will feature 11 competitors (in addition to 2 coaches and 3 support staff), compared to just one participant in the previous edition.
In addition, cash prizes are being offered for the first time in the Joëlette category, thereby ensuring equal recognition and highlighting the efforts of the participating teams.
The 2026 Inclusion Plan includes five new initiatives that improve accessibility at key points throughout the event:
An accessible TRV station at the finish line in Los Llanos de Aridane, extending this model to the ultramarathon finish area.
Improvements to accessibility at the Corredor Fair to ensure a fully inclusive experience.
Improving accessibility at the awards ceremony to promote the visibility and participation of all groups.
Adapting the volunteer registration process to make it easier for people with different backgrounds and needs to join.
“Inclusion isn’t just a side activity: it’s part of the event’s DNA and the way SODEPAL plans it, year after year,” concluded Miriam Perestelo.
Transvulcania adidas está organizada por el Excmo. Cabildo Insular de La Palma, a través de SODEPAL, y cuenta con el apoyo del Gobierno de Canarias —mediante la Consejería de Turismo y Promotur, con su marca “Islas Canarias Latitud de Vida”—, así como de las empresas adidas, Hotel H10 Taburiente Playa, Hotel La Palma Princess, Hotel Meliá La Palma, Fred. Olsen Express, Cicar, Spar La Palma, Coca-Cola, Libbys, Isola y Nutrinovex.
